Clipping paths are vector based and are hand drawn using the Photoshop Pen Tool. Once a clipping path is created it is recognised in pagination applications such as Indesign and QuarkXpress. Alternatively, you can use the clipping path in Photoshop to create a selection. Masking/alpha channels are pixel based and are created by numerous methods depending on the image. The main advantage of masking is that more detail such as hair or fur is retained which makes it a better solution for human or animal images. The final result can be an alpha channel or a transparent tiff or psd.

Open your image in Photoshop and click on the 'Paths' palette. You will notice that there is a clipping path called 'Path 1'. Clicking on this layer will select the path. Now press (Ctrl + Shift + I ) which will reverse the selection to everything but the selected path. Now press delete.

We believe you know your images better than us. Also, by having you rate your images, the submission process is shortened which results in you receiving your job quicker. Please click on our animated gif to view sample images.

We provide examples on our site as a guide to enable you to rate your images as simple, medium, complex or super complex. However if you rate your images incorrectly your job will not be held up, we will notify you of any discrepancies and your job will maintain its place in the queue.

FILE OR IMAGE TRANSFER

We accept all image file types. To save time however, we recommend sending jpegs/jpeg compressed, eps's or tiff's. This will speed up the upload transfer, but of course this is entirely up to you, we will process images under any format.

After selecting the service you require and choosing 'Start New job' you will be directed to our upload page. Here you can browse your images and choose either a single or multiple files to upload. You can send your images using the Online uploader or through FTP.

Yes absolutely, if you are new to deepetch.com and are unsure of how to rate your images or just couldn't be bothered, use our “Quote” option when submitting a job and we'll get back in 15 minutes with a price quote.

All refunds for our credit bundles purchased online are credited back to the original credit card on which the credit bundle was purchased or if payment was made via paypal we then refund in the same manner.

If we don't return your images in the time you had requested, we will do your job at a discounted rate or in some cases absolutely free of charge. Furthermore, if you are not happy with the image or any particular job, please send these back and we will process the job again until you are satisfied with the quality and if you are still unhappy we will make a complete refund.

We return your images in the format you request. You can choose from JPEG, EPS, AI, PSD, TIFF, PNG and GIF.

For example if you have chosen to receive clipping path only, you will receive the same format you supplied, only with a clipping path.

Basically, the same format you have supplied will be returned back to you. The only variation to this is if you have requested a transparent layer, in which case you will receive a PSD or layered TIF.

You can either login to your account or download your completed job in the job section or you can click on the download link in the job alert email or if you have an ftp account set up with us you can download your images from the completed job folder within your ftp.

Under “Clipping Path Only” Option, Your images have been processed and they contain a hand drawn clipping path embedded within the image. If you open your image in Photoshop and go to the 'Paths' palette you will see the clipping path. From this you can create a selection or simply import your image into a pagination application such as Indesign or Quark and the path will be recognized and the background dropped.

There are two ways to download your jobs. Upon completion of your jobs you will be notified by email which will include a download link, alternatively, within your account there is a 'Completed Jobs' section where you can access your files. From here you can also bounce or resubmit jobs for correction if you are not satisfied.

Our clipping path service has various delivery times depending on your requirements. Delivery times range from 2 hrs to 192 hrs. When you select your delivery time for clipping paths, you will receive your images within the specified time frame, however, in most cases you could receive your images anytime prior to the chosen time slot. All other services come with our standard 24 hour delivery time.

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If we do not return your images in the time frame requested, we will do your job at a discounted rate or in some cases absolutely free of charge. Furthermore, if you are not happy with the image or any particular job, please send these back and we will process the job again until you are satisfied with the quality. This service is at no additional cost to you. We encourage you to send us images you are not happy with, as this assists us in training and development within our production hub.

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"I am amazed at the speed with which you remove background from images and create a clipping path. I sent across 50 product images and got them back in less than 2 hours - all professionally edited! Ready for my client’s online store. Thanks! Good job."

"Have been looking for a image editing company that gives me professional clipping path services. Found what I was looking for at Deepetch. You guys do a thoroughly professional job at the lowest cost. Thanks."

"Your delivery times really amazed me. I sent across more than a 100 images to remove the background and you returned them perfectly edited in less than 4 hours! I had all my clipping path work complete. Awesome."

" I would recommend Deepetch to any photographer. They do a brilliant job in image editing and their remove background and clipping path services are just amazing. Unlike other companies I have used they create precise hand drawn clipping paths. Their cost structure is also easy on the pocket."

"Deepetch has made my product photography offerings easier with their marketplace solutions. I now have more time on hand to focus on photography alone, while they take care of time consuming image editing like clipping path and color correction. Their process is very simple and cost effective as well."

"I am impressed with the precision in the clipping path service and photo retouching services we've received as a corporate client of Deepetch. Excellent customer service and professional inputs have helped me confidently hand over thousands of images for editing. Thanks."

"I was introduced to Deepetch 2 days ago and they have already saved me LOTS of time. Their image editing is extremely professional. Their customer service too has been very helpful. Thanks!"

"These guys are nothing short of magicians! I can remove the background from my images at super fast speeds and at a fraction of the cost of a freelancer. They provide great image editing services too with amazing quality."

"I just wanted to let deepetch know how much I appreciate their invaluable image editing services. Since my discovery of Deepetch, my post processing costs have dropped by 75%. I owe this to one very important change, Deepetch.com. Thanks Deepetch."

"Absolutely brilliant. I've been creating clipping paths for 10 years and could not have done it better. To not have to do it was the best part! Thank you. Friendly customer service, excellent pricing, fantastic turnaround time - I will recommend your image editing services to anyone!"